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Crazy People 1990

As chaos erupts in the world of showbiz, a doppelganger's antics threaten to upend reality. When a lookalike starts impersonating Ramsey Nouah, the actor must track down this imposter and restore his true identity before it's too late. A hilarious and heartwarming ride through the absurdities of fame.

As chaos erupts in the world of showbiz, a doppelganger's antics threaten to upend reality. When a lookalike starts impersonating Ramsey Nouah, the actor must track down this imposter and restore his true identity before it's too late. A hilarious and heartwarming ride through the absurdities of fame.

Does Crazy People have end credit scenes?

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Crazy People does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Crazy People

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Metacritic

42

Metascore

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User Score

IMDb

6.0 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

58

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User Score

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Who plays the lead character Emory Leeson?

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Crazy People

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In the midst of a professional meltdown, Emory Leeson, portrayed by Dudley Moore, plunges into a bout of anxiety and begins discarding his customary flair for advertising. Instead, he experiments with a range of transparently honest advertisements that challenge the status quo of his industry. This drastic shift shocks his coworkers, including J.T. Walsh as Stephen Bachman, who, seeing Emory’s rapid descent, intervenes by having him committed to a psychiatric hospital.

Upon arriving at the hospital, Emory finds himself immersed in a new and bewildering environment. Here, he meets intriguing fellow patients, such as the complex Kathy Burgess, played by Daryl Hannah, whose apparent fragility masks a fierce resilience. Another noteworthy character is George, whose charmingly limited vocabulary consists only of the word “Hello!”

Things take a surprising twist when Emory’s unorthodox advertisements are accidentally released and shockingly gain acclaim, disrupting the advertising world as his boss, Drucker, claims credit for the groundbreaking idea. Meanwhile, Emory’s creativity doesn’t go unnoticed; his hospital connections thrive as he and a handful of patients, including Paul Bates as Kathy’s brother, start innovating outside the conventional bounds of their illness.

Despite the corporate meddling by Drucker, who employs Bill Smitrovich and others to replicate Emory’s success, none can capture the original’s magic. While confined to the hospital, Emory insists on involving his fellow patients in crafting new advertisements, ensuring they receive their share of recognition and pay. This unique collaboration transforms the hospital into an unlikely hub for advertising ingenuity, as they brainstorm quirky slogans like, >“Forget Paris. The French can be annoying. Come to Greece. We’re nicer!” and “Come… IN the Bahamas” for tourism.

As confidence builds within the group, so too do the strides the patients make in their recovery, with George evolving from his singular phrase into a more loquacious individual. However, not everyone welcomes these changes—Drucker and the administration grow increasingly antagonistic, seeking to cut Emory off from his creative team. Yet, steadfast in her support, Dr. Baylor, Emory’s therapist, champions the patients’ artistic pursuits.

Amidst this creative renaissance, a romance blossoms between Emory and Kathy. Together, they hatch a daring plan to escape the confines of the hospital aboard an army helicopter piloted by Kathy’s brother. Joined by their fellow patients, including Sony who serves as their first client with a cheeky campaign slogan, they venture into a new chapter in life enriched by creativity, empathy, and an abundance of humor.

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Cars Featured in Crazy People

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Audi

1984

5000 C3

BMW

1986

3 E30

BMW

1989

5 E34

BMW

1988

7 E32

Checker

Taxicab

Checker

1971

Taxicab

Chevrolet

1954

Bel Air

Chevrolet

1986

Caprice

Chevrolet

1981

Chevy Van

Chevrolet

1986

Corvette C4

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advertisingfemale psychiatristmental illnessadvertising campaignadvertising executiveadvertising agencygroup therapysanitariumsatiresatiricalsatire comedyfake commercialpsychiatric hospitalhelicopter pilotu.s. armybarnbrother sister relationshipsingingsongpiano playingsports carconvertiblesaabpresentationfilm projectorpsychiatristmovie theaterpsychiatric patientnews reportobesityoverweightfired from a jobafrican americanfemale doctorcar phonetraffic jamtwo word titlereference to ed mcmahonproduct placementhonesty in advertisinghelicoptervulgaritytruth in advertisingnew york cityinsanitytitle spoken by character

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